Converting 87.14 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 87.14 to a fraction
Result
87.14 =
4357
50
Mixed number:
87
7
50
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 87.14 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
87.14 × 100 = 8714
Step 3: Write as a fraction
87.14 =
8714
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 8714 and 100.
GCD(8714, 100) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
8714
100
=
8714 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2
=
4357
50
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